EP173 | The Ai Era: Why Human Creativity Matters More Than Ever!

EP173 | The Ai Era: Why Human Creativity Matters More Than Ever!

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the 29ERS Show Unscripted! In Episode 173, we sit down with Kev and Gillian to unpack the biggest topic in business right now: Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on Kev's 40 years of experience in the creative industries, he explains why we are actually entering the most exciting creative era yet, rather than giving in to the fear of AI replacing jobs. The founders discuss how AI serves as a powerful collaborative agent that eliminates repetitive, tedious tasks, ultimately giving us back our most precious resource: time. By stepping out of the weeds of production, businesses can focus on building trust, innovating, and connecting with their customers on a deeper level. In this episode, we dive into: • The Shift from Making to Directing: How the creative bottleneck is no longer execution, but having the taste, strategy, and judgement to guide AI tools effectively • Finding the Signal in the Noise: Why having a unique human perspective is your ultimate competitive advantage when anyone can generate infinite generic content for free • The Human Connection Premium: Why the rapid rise of digital tools is making face-to-face interactions, live events, and relationship-building more critical for brands than ever before • Empathy and "Reading the Room": Why AI cannot replicate the emotional intelligence required to truly understand a client's unspoken needs or capture a "gut feeling" • The Ultimate Gift of AI: How automating routine tasks gives us the freedom to focus on what matters most, proving that a truly great idea is still a rare and highly sought-after commodity Make sure to tune in and discover why loving what you do is the ultimate secret to thriving alongside these new creative technologies! If this conversation sparked some new ideas for you, please make sure to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode! Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts on how AI is impacting your specific industry, and take a moment to engage with our community. We love hearing from you. Dive deeper, discover more conversations here: http://linktr.ee/29studios

EP172 | Ship the Experience, Not Just the Kit: Transforming Enterprise with 3D, AR & VR! |

Step behind the scenes with us on another exciting episode of 29ERS Unscripted! Episode 172 features Kev and Gillian, as they dive deep into the cutting-edge "Realities" side of the business, focussing on 3D animation, Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR). Join us as we explore how these immersive technologies are completely transforming the way global enterprise businesses operate. Kev shares his lifelong passion for 3D innovation, dating back to buying his first Mac. We discuss how putting highly complex manufacturing equipment into a headset allows companies to stop shipping heavy machinery around the world for exhibitions, saving on massive freight costs while increasing sustainability. In this episode, we dive into: • "Don't ship the kit, ship the experience": How VR is replacing physical product shipping and transforming global trade shows • Creating memories, not just views: Why experiencing something in an immersive VR headset creates a true feeling and memory compared to watching it on a flat laptop screen • Faster decisions and fewer prototypes: Using photorealistic 3D to visualise, explode, and interact with the micro-details of a product before any expensive physical engineering takes place • Revolutionising health and safety: Utilising VR "freeze frame" techniques to train employees for high-risk manufacturing scenarios without putting lives on the line or halting production • The power of Apple Vision Pro: Why enterprise organisations are rapidly adopting the latest spatial computing technology to stand out and connect with their customers • The Metaverse and beyond: Exciting thoughts on Web3, digital transformation, and the rapid evolution of the creative industries Tune in to discover why Kev has been passionate about 3D innovation since 1992, and how 29studios continues to surprise and delight our customers today! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the world of AR, VR, and 3D realities, please make sure to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode! Leave a comment below sharing your biggest takeaway or your own thoughts on the future of virtual reality, and take a moment to engage with our community in the comments section. We love hearing your thoughts. Dive deeper, discover more conversations here: http://linktr.ee/29studios

EP171 | Mastering the Adrenaline and Pressure of Live Events

Welcome to another exciting episode of the 29ERS Unscripted podcast! Episode 171 features Katelin, as we dive deep into her specialised subject, the fast-paced, high-stakes world of corporate events Katelin speaks honestly about the unique adrenaline, chaos, and craft of live event production, sharing the unfiltered stories behind delivering end-to-end experiences. In this episode, we dive into: • The adrenaline rush of live events and pinpointing the exact moment an event is a success • Navigating high-pressure situations by asking, "What's the worst that could happen?" • Maximising ROI and content: Why a single day of an event can become a whole year's worth of storytelling and sales generation through strategic content capture • The power of customer experience: How making attendees feel special through small, thoughtful details is the key to 10x-ing your events • Taking the pressure off: How 29studios acts as an extension of the customer's team so they can focus purely on networking and sales Tune in to hear why taking the pressure off the customer is the ultimate goal, and how 29studios seamlessly weaves events together with their marketing, content, and reality services to create the ultimate brand experience! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the world of events, please make sure to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode! Leave a comment below sharing your biggest takeaway or your own event experiences, and take a moment to engage with our community in the comments section. We love hearing your thoughts. Dive deeper, discover more conversations here: http://linktr.ee/29studios

EP170 | Celebrating 17 Years of 29studios!

Welcome to a very special milestone episode of the 29ERS Unscripted podcast! In Episode 170, featuring our four founders, Kev, Gillian, Lynne and Katelin. As they sit down to celebrate 29studios' 17th birthday and reflect on the incredible journey since opening our doors in 2009. Join the team as we look back on our evolution from a traditional local graphic design and video production house to a global design and technology company. Our Founders are getting real about the unique privileges and pressures of running a family business and sharing the unfiltered stories behind their success In this episode, we dive into: • The moments that almost broke them (but made them stronger) • Navigating the pandemic • Why learning to say "no" to the wrong projects has actually opened the door to better opportunities and helped them protect their core values. • What's next for the creative industry: Exciting predictions on how AI, virtual reality, and immersive technology will revolutionise events and B2B marketing over the next few years Tune in to hear why standing still is the only real risk, and why the next chapter of 29studios is going to be the best one yet! If you enjoyed this anniversary reflection, please make sure to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode! Leave a comment below sharing your biggest takeaway or your own business journey, and take a moment to engage with our community in the comments section. We love hearing your thoughts. Dive deeper, discover more conversations here: http://linktr.ee/29studios

EP169 | Why Standing Still is the Biggest Risk in Business

Welcome back to a brand-new episode of 29ERS Unscripted! We are back in our newly updated studio in the heart of Glasgow, ready to dive into some tough questions. In Episode 169, founders Gillian and Kev sit down to reflect on an incredible 17-year journey of running 29studios. From navigating the early days of our business to operating globally, they share the raw truth about what it really takes to grow, scale, and build trust. We dive deep into the massive disruption of AI in the creative industries, exploring how AI filmmaking and keeping the "human in the loop" is accelerating creative workflows rather than replacing human talent. Kev and Gillian also discuss why taking calculated risks is essential, explaining that the absolute biggest risk a business can take right now is simply "standing still". Plus, Gillian opens up about a personal health wake-up call last year that shifted her focus to fitness and longevity, and why founders must prioritise their own well-being to truly succeed. Topics we cover: • Reflecting on 17 years in business and learning the true value of trust. • Why you need to stop making things "perfect" and learn to just ship ideas. • How AI is transforming workflows, making content production better and faster. • The "10x Mindset" and why delegation is the ultimate key to scaling. • Why "standing still" is the absolute biggest risk in modern business. • A personal wake-up call on founder health, weight loss, and longevity. • The future of agencies: moving from producing content to building dynamic content systems. If you are looking to stay relevant in the fast-paced world of design and technology, this episode is for you. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know what your biggest takeaway was in the comments! https://linktr.ee/29studios